1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf 2nd portrait

Features

Issuer Sweden
King Gustav IV Adolf (1792-1809)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1796-1798
Value 1 Ducat (2)
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition Gold (.976)
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 21.75 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
64146
References KM# 545,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 76
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

King Gustav IV Adolf head with long flowing hair facing right. Legend around rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GUSTAF IV ADOLPH SV • G • OCH W • K •

Translation: Gustaf IV Adolf King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends

Reverse

Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides date and mintmark below. Above the crown is the King's motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GUD OCH FOLKET •
O• L•
17 98

Translation: God and the people

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1796 OL 2 800
1797 OL 4 100
1798 OL 5 056

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